Cayuga Wine Trail West: Taste & Learn

Wednesday, October 15th - 1:00 PM -6:30 PM

Join us for a unique experience on the Cayuga Wine Trail. This is not your standard wine tour. At one of our highly-acclaimed wineries, a winemaker will take you on a private, behind-the-scenes tour. Learn about the winery, its history, stroll through its vineyards, take a close look at its approach to winemaking.

A private tasting follows, where you will experience wines paired with carefully selected foods that bring out their unique qualities. Next, we visit two additional, high-quality wineries that we have specifically chosen to round out your tasting experience. At each winery you will savor the flavors and varieties of the wines themselves, and sample carefully prepared food-wine combinations.

We often end this tour with a brief stop at the beautiful Taughannock Falls overlook, the tallest waterfall in the eastern US. This overall touring experience will stimulate both your palate and your mind.

Price: $65.00 per person.

The tour departs from the Cornell Hotel School - Beck Center entrance at 1:00 pm and returns in time for dinner at 6:30 pm.

Price: $65 per person if reserved prior to September 15, 2008, $75 per person if booked after September 15th. Pre-registration and confirmation is required for this tour. Tour limited to 55 guests.

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Waterfalls and Wine: Trek & Taste

Wednesday, October 15th - 1:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Here is your chance to experience two of the region's most famous attractions: our watefalls and wineries. First, learn hand why "Ithaca is Gorges". Enjoy one of the Finger Lakes most famous falls "up-close-and-personal in its full autumn regalia with a 3/4 mile easy walk to the base of Taughannock Falls. You will receive a guided interpretive hike along the gorge trail learning how the glaciers carved out the gorges hundreds of thousands years ago.

After a refreshing break of ice cream from our very own Purity Ice Cream, we will transport you to two favorite stops along the Cayuga Wine Trail. Our first stop will be Bellwether Hard Cider, the only Cidery on the Cayuga Wine Trail. You will sample wonderful examples of this classic American beverage: from sparkling to still, and dry to sweet. Our second stop will be at the Wine Trail favorite, Lucas Vineyards, where you will taste an array of favorite Finger Lakes wines, including their very popular, Tug Boat Red.

The tour departs from the Cornell Hotel School Beck Center entrance at 1:00 pm and returns by 6:30 PM.

Price: $65 per person if reserved prior to September 15, 2008, $75 per person if booked after September 15th. Pre-registration and confirmation is required for this tour. Tour limited to 55 guests.